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1853 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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I have a 2003 Tribute. Today during an oil change they informed me my left license plate light was out and that they would replace it for $12.95. Thinking it was not rocket science and that the price was outrageous, I declined. After I left I pulled into our local auto parts store and purchased two bulbs for $1.99. Easy, right? Not so...I cannot remove the cover from the bulb to get to it. I pulled out my Owner's Manual and it gives directions to remove two screws. However, my '03 does not have them. I guess the directions were not updated for that part, The lamps are covered by a plastic piece that has an arrow, indicating you might slide it to remove? I slid it, but cannot get it off. At the risk of breaking something, or being forced to pay $13, can someone give me a tip on how to take care of this? I'm no mechanic, but it sure seems like I should be able to do this. Any help would be great! Thanks. Diane
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New or enhanced for 2009(Tribute): * New 2.5L iVTC 4 cylinder engine with 171 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque * Improved 3.0L V6 engine with 240 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque * New 6 speed automatic transmission * Three new exterior colors – White Suede, Brilliant Silver, and Sport Blue * Satellite radio on Grand Touring * Steering wheel audio controls on Touring and Grand Touring * Redesigned front and rear seats * Electrochromatic rearview mirror (Grand Touring) * One-touch open/close moonroof (Grand Touring) * Easy Fuel capless fueling system * Automatic on/off headlamps New or enhanced for 2009(Tribute-HEV): * New 2.5L 4 cylinder Atkinson cycle engine * Power-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes * Automatic on/off headlights * Standard satellite radio * Steering wheel audio controls * Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control and Traction Control System |
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I recently changed my fuel filter due to stalling when put into gear. The car has run good since then - about 30 days. Now it is doing this again. I believe I put in 89 octane gas this last time instead of the 87 octane the manual says I should put in. Could it be a bad tank of gas? Is it safe to drive and put it in nuetral as I stop to keep the car running to make it back and forth to work until I get the cash to have it looked at?  
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| Wife owns an 04 Tribute ES V6 4WD. Here in the Northwest we just had a 40 year snow/ice storm. 3 feet of snow. Tribute performed flawlessly. Approaching 60,000 miles, no issues. With Ford selling of Mazda shares, I feel the Tributes days are numbered. Mazda has the CX-7. | |
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Replying to: woeisme (Mar 09, 2008 9:54 am) zebedee England |
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Replying to: carts (Jul 08, 2008 7:15 pm)
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Replying to: bubba99 (Oct 24, 2009 10:58 am) I think you mean this thread? 2001 tribute licence plate lights |
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| My engine was idling terribly - first I was told it was the egr valve which had a hole in it (I know hard to believe but they showed me). then i was told that i needed to replace the mass air flow sensor. After replacing these, the check engine light went out but came back on later that day and the engine still idles bad and the sound of air is even louder. They said that the brake boost needs to be done but could it be that the brakes need to be bled and that there is too much air? It also just had a tune up and a diagnostic. | |
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